Accenture PLC
Accenture Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Accenture conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards. The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Accenture's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Accenture generated a total of 429 metric tonnes of waste. a
Of this amount, 100% of Accenture's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 0.23% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. a
Accenture's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Accenture's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Accenture reported a total waste generation of 429 metric tonnes, of which 100% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Accenture has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management. a
Has Accenture reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Accenture's total waste generation increased by 34.06%, but declined by 16.21% in the year 2023, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies. a
Over the same period, Accenture's waste recovery rate remained stable both in the long term and in 2023, suggesting limited progress, or consistent recovery performance, without major shifts in strategy. a
Overall, Accenture’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.
Accenture’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered